The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
My purse wide open
You ask again
I see you trying to
Cash into accounts everywhere
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
I want to be flexible
I want to go out
Of my way for you
But enough is enough
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
I want to be elastic
I want to go
Out of my way for you
I want to help you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
I want to have
Capacity over you
And be elastic
To be elastic, elastic
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
I'm elastic for you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
My purse wide open
You ask again
I see you trying to
Cash into accounts everywhere
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
I want to be flexible
I want to go out
Of my way for you
But enough is enough
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
I want to be elastic
I want to go
Out of my way for you
I want to help you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
I want to have
Capacity over you
And be elastic
To be elastic, elastic
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
I'm elastic for you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
Where is the line with you
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Holiday
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
No Surprises
Radiohead
Radiohead
Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
I think that this is about someone who tries and tries to go out of their way to help someone but just gets fed up.
I think this song is about giving of yourself and the other person on the recieving end is never satisfied. And is always wanting more from you. Or possibly they just don't give back. So, how far is one willing to bend over backwards until they have had enough.
this definitely gives me chills.
I heard this was a song about giving someone in your family that has screwed you over a second chance.
Personally, I feel it's about being fed up with someone but still willing to go out of your way for them.
i read somewhere that it was actually adressed to her younger brother.
i agree with mouthscradle. this song is really really good too. i loved the people who worked with in this song.
"My purse wide open you ask again I see the crime and cash into Accounts Everywhere"
I'm wondering if the use of the word "crime" gives the song a more literal meaning, like she is actively engaged in some kind of wrong-doing, doesn't want to, but is still pressured?
Yeah, I see it more as something being done that violates the singer's morals, or imposes on their principles, like doing a crime or some such.
The song is great, but the video...not so much. In fact, it's creepy and confusing.
Somewhere in the song is sounds like someone is trying to turn on a lawnmower. Know what I mean? That part's fucing dope.